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Safer Internet Day 2019

Today, Safer Internet Day 2019 is being celebrated globally with the slogan: ‘Together for a better Internet.2019-02-05T00:00:00Coordinated in the UK by the UK Safer Internet Centre the celebration...

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BBFC and Netflix announce new age ratings partnership as parents demand...

Today the BBFC has launched an innovative new industry collaboration with Netflix to move towards classifying all content on the service using BBFC age ratings.2019-03-14T00:00:00Netflix will produce...

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Age-verification for online pornography to begin in July

2019-04-17T00:00:00Age-verification for online pornography to begin in JulyPorn sites must check age of users or risk facing sanctionsNew approach is the first of its kind in the world, and puts in...

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Regulator advises age-verification providers about use of digital wallets...

The Age-verification Regulator under the UK's Digital Economy Act, the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC), has advised age-verification providers that they will not be certified under the...

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BBFC launches its Annual Report & Accounts 2017

82% more films were classified for cinema in 2017 compared to 2007.Video on demand continues to receive more BBFC age ratings than any other formatIn 2017 the BBFC gave 378 films a 12A age rating, the...

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BBFC launches its own PSHE resources for primary schools, accredited by the...

The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) today launches primary school PSHE education teaching resources in a bid to help equip pupils with the tools to make the best choices about what to...

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Applications are now open for the BBFC donations program

From 1 October organisations can submit applications for the BBFC donations program. The closing date for applications for this years BBFC charitable donations program is on the 30th November 2018....

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BBFC web services planned maintenance

BBFC web services will be undergoing scheduled maintenance and certain services will not be accessible to customers on specified weekends.2018-10-04T00:00:00To ensure we are providing the best possible...

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BBFC Tariff Changes effective from 1 January 2019

2018-12-03T00:00:00We would like to let you know that BBFC fees will increase from 1 January 2019.In line with our commitment to setting fees at RPI -1% based on the September RPI figure from the...

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BBFC launches new Classification Guidelines and calls for greater age rating...

Today, the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) publishes new Classification Guidelines, and in response to public demand is calling for greater consistency for age ratings across different...

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Safer Internet Day 2019

Today, Safer Internet Day 2019 is being celebrated globally with the slogan: ‘Together for a better Internet.2019-02-05T00:00:00Coordinated in the UK by the UK Safer Internet Centre the celebration...

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BBFC and Netflix announce new age ratings partnership as parents demand...

Today the BBFC has launched an innovative new industry collaboration with Netflix to move towards classifying all content on the service using BBFC age ratings.2019-03-14T00:00:00Netflix will produce...

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Image may be NSFW.
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Age-verification for online pornography to begin in July

2019-04-17T00:00:00Age-verification for online pornography to begin in JulyPorn sites must check age of users or risk facing sanctionsNew approach is the first of its kind in the world, and puts in...

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Regulator advises age-verification providers about use of digital wallets...

The Age-verification Regulator under the UK's Digital Economy Act, the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC), has advised age-verification providers that they will not be certified under the...

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BBFC releases Annual Report 2018

2019-05-24T00:00:00BBFC releases Annual Report 2018Over the past year, the BBFC has received a 65% rise in content for distribution online.Video on demand (VoD) continues to receive more BBFC age...

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Pride 2019

2019-07-03T00:00:00People around the world are celebrating Pride this month - we're often asked if we classify depictions of LGTBQ+ relationships and sex differently. The answer is a resounding no. We...

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New Zealand takes steps to bring consistency to age ratings on streaming...

2019-09-13T00:00:00We welcome the steps being taken in New Zealand so that families there will benefit from clear and consistent ratings across platforms. In the UK, we’re pleased to be working with...

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BBFC launches free secondary PSHE resource for schools

2019-09-17T00:00:00To mark the new academic year, the BBFC has launched a new, free PSHE resource for secondary school learners. Making Choices: Sex, Relationships and BBFC Age Ratings has been...

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Children see pornography as young as seven, new report finds

2019-09-26T00:00:00Children see pornography as young as seven, new report findsResearch commissioned by the BBFC shows children and teens are stumbling across pornography from an early ageMajority of...

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Mel Alcock named as Chair of the BBFC’s Council of Management

2019-09-27T00:00:00Mel Alcock named as Chair of the BBFC’s Council of Management Mel Alcock has been named as the Chair of the BBFC’s Council of Management. He replaces retiring member Sonita Alleyne,...

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